No fatalities
1 Sep 2025: AERONCA 7AC — BUGSMASHERS INC — Firebaugh, CA
On 1 Sep 2025, an AERONCA 7AC operated by BUGSMASHERS INC was involved in an aviation accident near Firebaugh, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Main gear strut/axle/truck — FailureAttain/maintain not possible